Veterinary jobs in United Kingdom

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Darlington

• RCVS accredited hospital in Darlington offering orthopaedics, dentistry, gum disease treatment, dermatology, endoscopy, ultrasound, and x-rays
• Award-winning hospital with a supportive benefits package including relocation allowance and bonus scheme

• Direct the practice and its staff to provide the best possible care to clients and pets
• Engage in the running of the practice and be rewarded for its success
• Manage sales performance, budget, and overall profitability on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure all team members provide high-quality care to all patients
• Assess, examine, diagnose medical issues, perform surgery, prescribe medication, and maintain patient records
• Support the professional and nurturing environment for staff and patients

• Main hospital with services in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry, gum disease treatment, dermatology, endoscopy, ultrasound, and x-rays
• Separate Cats and Exotics Clinic providing a stress-free environment for cats and exotic species
• Third clinic offering outpatient surgical procedures and consultations
• Gold status ISFM Cat Clinic acknowledgement for feline-friendly practices

• Qualified MRCVS and registered with the RCVS
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage practice protocols and procedures
• Willingness to engage in leadership and practice development

• Supports Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa if criteria are met and eligible to register with the RCVS on arrival in the UK

• Full time – 4 day week
• Weekend work on a fair rota with time off in lieu
• 12 month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• 5 weeks' annual leave
• 4 weeks' paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Relocation allowance for moving more than 50 miles
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• CPD Allowance £1,500 plus 3 days CPD leave
• RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
• 100% attendance bonus schemes
• 1 day "Pet'ernity" Leave
• Staff discount

To apply please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.thorpe@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-36830